Senior Technical Product Owner – Retail Performance Engine

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. Own and prioritize the product backlog in Azure DevOps .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing product backlogs and roadmaps within Agile frameworks, utilizing Azure DevOps to enhance the software development lifecycle. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, gather requirements, and communicate effectively with stakeholders to deliver value-driven products.

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Azure DevOpsAgile DevelopmentProduct Backlog ManagementAPIs and Data IntegrationsStakeholder Communication

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Hard Skills

Product Backlog ManagementUser Story CreationSprint PlanningRelease PlanningRequirements GatheringSDLC Process ImprovementData IntegrationRisk ManagementMentoringTechnology Modernization

Soft Skills

LeadershipCollaborationCommunicationProblem-SolvingTeam Energizing

Tools & Technologies

Azure DevOpsAPIsWeb ServicesCloud TechnologiesFinancial Services Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

SAFeProduct Owner/ManagerCPOCSPOPSPOMicrosoft Azure

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesLoyalty/RewardsData-Driven ProductsAgile MethodologiesStakeholder Engagement

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AzureCloudSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and prioritize the product backlog in Azure DevOps
Break epics into user stories with clear acceptance criteria
Plan sprints with the team and accept completed work
Lead kickoff and discovery sessions with stakeholders and other teams
Identify dependencies, overlaps with existing systems, data and file-feed needs, and open questions
Write summaries and next steps
Serve as the primary contact for support, client managers and internal teams
Convert emailed issues and requests into spikes, stories or bugs and prioritize them against sprint capacity
Plan releases and communicate release dates and code-freeze windows
Prepare or review release notes and keep stakeholders informed before and after deployment
Provide regular status updates on progress and risks
Escalate blockers early and provide leadership with information needed to resolve them
Work with the Product Manager and stakeholders to shape product goals and a prioritized roadmap
Join customer and client-facing meetings to understand needs and ensure delivered work provides value
Coordinate work spanning multiple teams or products, including loyalty/rewards, CashPlease and administration tooling
Help maintain Azure DevOps practices and improve the SDLC process
Keep the backlog well groomed
Informally mentor less experienced Product Owners
Help energize the team around product goals
Support technology modernization efforts involving APIs, AI, services and cloud
Fulfill other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Six or more years of relevant experience
Four years in SDLC/Agile development
Three years managing backlogs or roadmaps
Experience with Azure DevOps preferred
Experience working with large development teams
Experience with APIs, web services and data integrations
Track record of gathering requirements from ambiguous or incomplete input and getting stakeholders to decisions
Comfort working with a distributed team, including offshore/time-zone overlap expectations
Experience in financial services, loyalty/rewards or similar data-driven products is a plus
A college or university degree, or equivalent experience
Preferred certifications: SAFe; Product Owner/Manager (Pragmatic, CPO, CSPO, PSPO); cloud (Microsoft Azure preferred)
Must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Eligibility for incentive awards based on both individual and business performance
Comprehensive range of benefits
Competitive salary